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Here's the latest on forest fire burning in Millville Wildlife Management Area

Emergency crews, including Downe Township Fire/Rescue and the Dividing Creek Fire Company, first responded to the scene on Thursday afternoon for a smoke investigation.

Mother Nature, according to Donnelly, has not helped in battling the fire.

The warden said high winds and overnight precipitation both slowed efforts to start backfires designed to contain the blaze.

The forest fire service currently has 20 firefighters, 6 engines, 2 bulldozers, a water tender and a helicopter on scene, according to Donnelly.

The entirety of the Millville Fish and Wildlife Management Area consists of 16,400 acres. Donnelly predicted up to 1,500 acres could burn before the fire is fully contained.

This is a developing story. Follow The Daily Journal for updates.

A South Jersey native, Anthony Coppola has handled a variety of beats at The Daily Journal, including award-winning work in sports and business coverage. He joined the staff in 2008. Contact him at acoppola@gannettnj.com and follow on Twitter @AVCoppola. Please support local journalism with a subscription to The Daily Journal.